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National Continence Management Strategy
Incontinence is a significant health issue across the lifespan, with physical, social and economic implications for the individual, their carers and the community. Almost four million Australians are estimated to have some degree of incontinence, with the prevalence of incontinence increasing with age in both men and women.
The National Continence Management Strategy (NCMS) was established in 1998 by the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing to provide funding to national research and service development initiatives aimed at prevention and treatment of this significant problem. Since its launch, the NCMS has supported more than 120 projects.
In 2006, an additional $18.2 million was provided to support the NCMS, bringing the total funding from 1998 to 2010 to $49 million.
NCMS background
Provides detailed background on the NCMS, including the priorities of the different funding rounds and information about the Independent Evaluation Advisor. Read more...
Phase 3: 2006-2010
Information on the current phase of the National Continence Management Strategy. Read more...
NCMS projects
Detailed information about the projects supported by the NCMS in the key areas of information and evidence, awareness raising, workforce support, intervention/management and those aimed at specific target groups. Read more...